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A reader questions the full taxpayer cost of Mayor Bass’s affordable housing plan.
The reader notes past high costs for subsidized units and asks for transparency.
The letter urges a follow-up article on whether the plan truly benefits taxpayers.
The piece features a photo from Mar Vista showing a newly constructed all-electric affordable building.
The letter is signed by Janet Weaver from Huntington Beach.

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The Los Angeles City Council approved one more class of 40 police recruits in January, increasing hires for the year.
Mayor Bass argued the city needs more officers despite budget concerns, citing upcoming events and public safety needs.
The conflict stemmed from the council’s May budget decision to reduce LAPD hiring to 240 officers, opposed by Bass.
The council’s action followed debates over funding sources, including reallocating funds from other city programs.
Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky supported the 410-officer plan if funding was available and proposed a January class addition.
The LAPD faced potential long-term staffing challenges, with the department projected to lose officers to attrition.
The police union supported Bass’ efforts to fund the 410 officers, arguing for more police presence.
The measure reflected broader debates about budgets, overtime costs, and 911 response times.
The story notes ongoing coverage by the Los Angeles Times with contributions from multiple reporters.

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